Berimbau: Apanha Laranja or Santa Maria

A quick berimbau tutorial on the toque (rhythm) of Apanha Laranja. Some may know this as Santa Maria, but not those following Mestre Bimba’s tradition. Learn the notes and where it fits with the pandeiro (Tamborine) so you never fall off beat. Other variations are also played near the end. x - buzz or ti (lightly press the rock on the wire, gourd against your body) o - open or dom (rock is off the wire, hit under where the rock would be placed. Move the cabaca (gourd) away from your body) ● - clo